I've walked past the Fox Point Veterans Memorial more times than I could possibly count,…read moreparticularly during the years I lived in Providence. It's easy to pass by without giving it much thought because it isn't a huge monument or some grand attraction that demands your attention. It's a relatively modest memorial sitting near the Point Street Bridge, but once you actually stop and look at it, there's quite a bit there. The memorial was created by Aristide Berto Cianfarani, an Italian-born sculptor who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and it was dedicated in 1951. It was commissioned and paid for by the people of Providence as a memorial to local residents who served during World War II. The granite monument has bronze reliefs on both sides. One depicts male service members in combat dress, while the opposite side depicts women serving in the military. There are also olive branches representing peace and a bronze eagle on top. What I find particularly interesting is that the memorial has had something of a second life. It wasn't always situated where it is today. Its original location was farther up near Wickenden Street, where it was difficult for pedestrians to really see or appreciate. Eventually it was moved to its current location near the Point Street Bridge, where it became much more accessible to people walking along the waterfront. There's also something very Providence about the memorial itself. It was created for the people of the city, commemorating men and women from the community who went off to serve during World War II. Providence was, and remains, a city built around neighborhoods. Fox Point has changed dramatically over the decades, but having something like this tucked into the landscape provides a physical connection to an earlier Providence and to the people who lived here before the city became what it is today. I've always liked stumbling across things like this when walking around Providence. You don't necessarily need to make a special trip just to see it. If you're already in Fox Point, walking along the river, or crossing the Point Street Bridge, take a minute and stop. Look at the bronze work, look at the details, and think about why someone bothered to build it in the first place. Five stars from me. Not because a memorial is an attraction in the conventional sense, but because it is an accessible piece of Providence history that deserves to be noticed. I've passed it countless times, and I suspect I'll continue doing exactly that for years to come. Sometimes the places that become familiar parts of a city are the ones worth slowing down for every once in a while.

This memorial was created by an Italian sculptor, Aristide Berto Cianfarani; it's made of granite…read moreand and bronze. It's located next to the Point Street Bridge on Point Street. There are two sides; four male soldiers with rifles, each representing the Marines, Navy, Army, and Armed Forces; four females in the military are on the right side. I really appreciate the representation of the females in this sculpture. The symbol of peace which are olive branches and a bald eagle, which is the national symbol for the U.S. can be seen on it. I was walking by and had to stop and admire it.

most certainly -the- most unsettling cemetery i've ever been to. every so often footsteps would…read moreinterrupt the dead silence, only for no one to be around. unfortunately (or fortunately), the ghost of freddy fingernail failed to show.

A very very creepy…read moreplace There are lots of haunted and creepy places in Rhode Island. It's well known to paranormal investigators because of all the weird, old and bizarre houses, woods and of course graveyards. Of all the spooky places in the state perhaps the old Elder Ballou Cemetery has the reputation as being the creepiest of the creepy. All kinds of strange things have occurred and still occur here. Or so people say. The most consistent story is seeing some old fellow dressed in a grey suit walking around. He never says anything, just sort of appears and disappears and it seems like he is looking for something. Other people hear moans and cries of pains or see vague apparitions and faces appearing out of nowhere. Even people driving by of the road have stopped because they hear strange noises coming from the graveyard. What makes this place rather unique is that people see and hear things in the daylight and not just the dark of night. I have to admit I am quite skeptical of such things but this is definitely a really, really creepy place. It's sort of on a small rolling hill so it is hard to see and it has a nice variety of the morose and lugubrious gravestones, some worn virtually away while other old ones look almost brand new. Perhaps the creepiest thing are the "holding tombs". You just don't see them around anymore. These were crypts where the dead bodies were kept until the families could find the money, space or time to give the deceased a proper burial. Many now had bars in front of them. Not sure if there are to keep people out of keep something else in. No, I didn't see any ghosts or really see anything out of the ordinary except for a really creepy, old cemetery. The mosquitoes were really bad but I suspect they were real ones and not zombie mosquitoes. I remain extremely skeptical of ghosts and their kin but this is a very cool and historic place. One that is exceptional creepy and weird at the best of times and a place I would rather not be in the dark of night.

Very lovely spot though you should arm yourself with some bug spray as it was a bit buggy when I…read morevisited the other night. If you enjoy nature and the sweet sound of rushing water, then this is a place you must visit. While I was taking in the sounds of the birds, frogs and rushing water a Great Blue Heron gracefully glided past me and landed in the water just at the base of the water fall. While I was watching him he was surely watching, waiting for his dinner to come flipping over the falls. A place where the water, trees, birds and fish come together in harmony.

The Shad Factory Pond is one of my favorite outdoor escapes to visit. Wonderful place to go, walk…read morearound, admire the beauty that is the countryside, clear your head, and learn a little bit about wildlife along the way. No real parking in the area, just pull your car off the road in the dirt/grass. The Shad Factory pond is a fresh water pond, containing a dam and waterfall with a large amount of greenery to go along with it. Within minutes of stepping foot on the shore you are surrounded by tall plant life, flowers, dragonflys darting around, lilies sprouting up out of the water. Absolutely beautiful! One of the most interesting things to see here is the fish ladder that was recently rebuilt in 2007. The old one fell into disrepair (as it had been originally built in 1911). A fish ladder is a series of, in this case, concrete steps with rushing water that lead from the Palmer River up to the pond itself. Rehoboth is home to one of two remaining American Shad runs in coastal Massachusetts. This fish ladder allows eels, trout, herring, and you guessed it. . . shad to swim upstream to the fresh water pond for mating season. Prior to its being rebuilt, the fish population had sharply decreased. The address I posted is not specific to the pond itself but gives you a general idea of where along the road it is located. As it is October and Halloween is fast approaching, I will mention that this place has a bit of a ghost legend associated with it. Though I have never encountered anything during my time here, there are many reports of a man in dark clothes appearing and vanishing in the surrounding woods along with strange white lights and overwhelming feelings of terror. Beware!

This is another piece of contemporary art made by Boris Bally, a local legend in our state. This is…read morea significant statement, one of many made by this creative, thoughtful person. Many of Boris' pieces are made from discards, including his repurposed street signs.

Standing 12 feet tall in front of Providence's Federal Courthouse is this unusual monument…read moreconstructed out of steel, concrete, and used handguns. The "Gun Totem" was constructed in 2001 with guns from a firearm buy-back program in Pittsburgh. Altogether, more than 1,000 guns went into the construction of the pillar, which was commissioned by the Providence Parks Department. All of the guns included in the project were disabled and fossilized beneath concrete, and bits of the pillar were chipped away so people could see the deadly layer beneath the its exterior. This is a monument for all who want peace and want to trade in their guns to make a permanent symbol of harmony and amity.

Just a beautiful little piece of RI. I really wish they would make a pull off spot here so you can…read morestop and take it all in. Ive seen some incredible sunsets here.

I've always loved driving around this area; the views of the reservoir are just picturesque. The…read morebest time to go is during the autumn when the leaves turn. The Scituate Reservoir is the largest lake in Rhode Island; and largest inland body of water. Over 60% of the RI population drinks the water from this reservoir. In the early 1900's, many people were forced to leave their homes in order to have the dam built and create the reservoir. There is no trespassing on the property which is owned by the Providence Water Supply; recreation is prohibited for obvious reasons. Driving on the causeway is the best way to enjoy it; even if it's just a quick glimpse. We used to be able to park on street and walk to the causeway back in the day; I don't think that is allowed anymore.

This old swing bridge goes over the Providence River and opened in 1927; replacing an old bridge…read morethat was built in 1872. It is on Point Street, hence the name. This bridge connects two neighborhoods Wickenden Street and the Jewelry District. The last time it moved was in 1959, because it's a swing bridge, however, it is now fixed in place; there is no use for it now since large boats cannot come through due to the hurricane barrier. There are sidewalks and it's a great view of the river when walking across it. I gave it three stars because it needs a new paint job, it had lots of graffiti on it. Overall, it plays an important role with connecting neighborhoods and a popular road well traveled by the Rhode Islanders.

The Point Street Bridge is a movable bridge that crosses the Providence River in Providence,…read morecarrying Point Street from the Jewelry District to Wickenden Street at the base of College Hill. For many years, it was the only bridge connecting those two sections of the city until the Pedestrian Bridge opened in 2019. Still if you are driving, this is the most convenient link for motorists. The bridge used to be a swing bridge for many years, but no more. The bridge no longer opens for boats. The bridge has no opened for boats since 1959. The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier constructed in 1966 ensured that this river would never again be navigable for significant boat traffic. An earlier swing bridge at this location was an iron bowstring span dating to 1872. Today, lots of graffiti cover the metal beams and supports, but still, it is a pretty sight, especially at dawn and at night, when it is lit.

What a beautiful experience!! Went with my family and what an informative event with top notch…read morestaff who truly love the volunteer work they do at the lighthouse. The boat ride was very relaxing and the entire trip was flawless by a very professional staff. It was very easy to find, it's 2025 folks just use gps on your phone and it's just over the Providence line. Found a great breakfast spot nearby afterwards All Favorites Cafe another gem. Highly recommend without any reservations!!

Pianos kitties and…read moreoil The area around Pomham Rocks has been annoying and harassing ships every since ships have ventured into this part of Narragansett Bay. Difficult to see in the fog or at low tide they have claimed many a victim. So way back in 1828 a simple tower was put up to warn ships. This of course proved to be inadequate so in 1871 the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was built. Many lighthouses look similar and have the same design but the Pomham Rocks Light is a unique lighthouse that is more of an house than a light. In fact at one time it had a piano and people would stand on the shore about 800 feet away and listen to the music played by the talented keeper. The half acre island also had a fine garden and a several dogs and cats living there. Quite a comfy place. In fact one of the kitties name Tommy became quite famous for his skill in fishing. He would sit on the rocks near the water and when an unsuspecting fish would go by Tommy would grab it and bring it to shore. Tommy became quite an celebrity for his skill and personality. The actually name of the lighthouse and rocks is probably in honor of a Narragansett sachem who died in King Phillips War in 1776. Lots of history and very old names around here. The light was active until 1974 when a modular tower replaced it. It then just sort of sat neglected like lots of other lighthouses. Finally it was purchased by the Mobil Oil company in 1980. Hard to believe that a big oil company would give a flying crap about a lighthouse but apparently someone in the the company did. The oil giant gave the lighthouse and island to the lighthouse foundation of Rhode Island and the light was restored and relit in 2006. Hard to believe I would say something positive about a large oil company but Mobil does deserve a big pat on the back for this. The light can now be seen from the East Bay Bike Path or the Stone Gate Apartments on Rt 103. Of course yaking out to the cool light is the best view but you absolutely cannot go on the island. This is a unique light with tons of cool history. Just maybe someday it will be opened to the public and fools like me that dream about going into old lighthouses.

The Gates of the City Monument celebrates the sister-city link between Fall River and Ponta…read moreDelgade, the capital of the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores. The monument is a scaled-down recreation of Ponta Delgada, the largest city in the Azores islands. On the Fall River replica, the east side of the monument has the Ponta Delgado seal at the top, while the west-facing side has a three-dimensional representation of the Fall River municipal seal. There is a plaque at the base, "These 'gates' symbolize the friendship between two sister cities. Fall River and Ponta Delgada. Reaching across the Atlantic, to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people. July 22, 2006. Edward M. Lambert, Jr. Mayor." There is also a second plaque that commemorates the visit of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic on June 22, 2007. The three-arched monument is 60 feet tall and was completed in 2006. Almost half of the population of Fall River claims Portuguese roots, according to Census Bureau data. [Review 18638 overall - 1218 in Massachusetts - 2160 of 2022.]